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in reply to: No Gloves and hunting #60000

David Petersen wrote: Gee, I haven’t seen those things on a bow since the ’70s, about the time lots of “trad” shooters were going with sights (just before compound arrow-launching devices took over).

In my opinion, for good reason! I forgot how much of a pain in the rear end it is to install those things! Tyler doesn’t like using tabs or gloves so I figured I’d let him try it. He’s decided not to use them. I think they make a clean release WAY too difficult.

David Petersen wrote: Used to see lots of brush buttons back then too. I’m a clean string guy myself and prefer a thin glove. But with my current thin-string Shrews on a really cold morning, it’s about as comfy as shooting bare-handed.

Doesn’t your string buzz considerably without having anything on your string? I don’t like to use anything I don’t need, but without brush buttons or silencers, my string buzzes a lot and that sound bugs me.

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in reply to: No Gloves and hunting #59202

Figured I’d pass this tidbit of info along:
Just checked the speed of my longbow while using No-Gloves for my son, who’s taking over my bow next week. Using No-Gloves decreased the speed 14 fps. Too much of a loss? Only you can make that decision.

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in reply to: My Java Man Elkheart: The Four Year Wait Is Over #58213

Just talked to Steve Turay today. My bow will be done this coming week! Pictures will definitely be forthcoming. I’m pumped!!!!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Getting started again #58061

Welcome.:wink:

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in reply to: Group sizes? #54830

Buckhorn73 wrote: I put a red dot or button ( in my mind ) on every target I shoot at and do a lot of real close range shooting. Then everything from 0-15 yards and sometimes twenty is ” bang on” if the setup is correct and the mind clearly focused on that red button.

That’s EXACTLY what Jay Kidwell recommends doing in the book I speak of so often, “Instinctive Archery Insights”.

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in reply to: BOW ARM TECHNIQUE QUESTION #54572

J.Wesbrock wrote: But there are exceptions. For example, Butch Johnson — arguably the best US Olympic Archer today (alongside Vic Wunderle) — shots with his bow arm nearly hyper-extended.

As I recall from “Masters of the Barebow”, I think Roger Rothaar does too.

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in reply to: Online versus Paper Subscription #54549

rayborbon wrote: Maybe I should show up at the Compton gathering with my pants bagging around my knees and baseball cap on sideways with some lip rings so that I fit the mold of my generation. LOL 😈

😆 That’d be funny. I dare ya to do it as a practical joke!

…but only for a little while!!!!!!! :lol::lol:

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in reply to: Online versus Paper Subscription #54544

rayborbon wrote: My kid destroys magazines. Even books get a workout if they are left in the wrong spot.

My wife’s stinkin’ little dog is the one I have to watch out for. Last week, she ripped my 20th Anniversary issue to shreds! That’s the thanks I get for spending $600 to keep her from meeting an early demise after contracting parvo. 👿

[Patrick]

in reply to: Online versus Paper Subscription #52642

Hey Ray, I know you were not directing the question towards me, but I know the answer, so…
The online subscription is completely separate from the print subscription, so you’ll still be able to access the online issues if you don’t renew your print subscription. And for those looking for a more concise answer: Yes.

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in reply to: Dowling jig #52248

Norbert,
I was just searching through your site. 😯 Those arrows are beautiful!

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in reply to: Target Panic #51388

BRUC wrote: I’m AFFLICTED and haven’t shot much lately. Want to have some plan in place before I start.

It affects each of us differently. The only thing I know for sure is that you MUST read Jay Kidwell’s book. It’s a quick read. I can not emphasize enough how great that book is!
Target panic is caused by classical conditioning. Nothing more nothing less. Not from being over-bowed, under-bowed, fearful of missing, faulty concentration, etcetera. Again, it is ONLY caused by classical conditioning.

Oops: BRUC, I missed your question. I don’t start counting until I’m on target. What this does is literally deprogram your subconscious from associating nearing the target (or being on target) from the requirement to shoot. Those that have never experienced it must think this sounds crazy! 😆

[Patrick]

in reply to: Target Panic #51354

I’m buying some dice!

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in reply to: Target Panic #50368

Bert wrote: TP- the ED of archery!

😆

Just a follow up:
I still have to deal with target panic, but it is now manageable, and I’m slowly ridding myself of it more and more as time goes by. Jay Kidwell’s book was definitely the medicine I needed. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Switching from right to left handed, just as so many changes I have made over many years, will only delay the inevitable. Just as Jay Kidwell says, it’s just clasical conditioning. What I’ve been doing is randomly picking a number, and deciding to release or let down. I draw, then hold on target until I count to that number. Once I get there I either release, or let down. It truly is a mind game, and I’m finally starting to take back control of mine! 😆

Thanks for all your help. Seriously…if you guys didn’t give me any advise, I may very well have quite shooting!

[Patrick]

in reply to: Super Duper Extreme FoC (SDEFoC) #50112

Huh? What was yesterday? Anyway…something came up and I wasn’t able to try out the new SDEFoC arrows. Will have to wait until next April 1st. I’m sure the suspense is killing everyone. 😆

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in reply to: Please introduce yourselves, I'll start #49291

MattyC wrote: well Patrick, as a Michigan boy who did move out west, I’ll try not to rub it in…

Try harder! 😆

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